Sustainable Aviation Fuel Opportunities

The Illinois Corn Marketing Board believes that sustainable aviation fuel could be the next boom for corn demand. In this Managing for Profit, Dr. Steffen Mueller, principal economist at the University of Illinois-Chicago Energy Resources Center, discusses how checkoff funding is helping to expand research to ensure corn’s inclusion in the developing global SAF industry. …… Continue Reading

Anti-livestock threats continue

Attacks on the livestock industry aren’t going away.                 Josh St. Peters, executive vice president of the Illinois Beef Association, says the recently concluded Illinois legislative session saw several anti-livestock proposals come forward but ultimately be defeated. “You know, there’s a handful of activist groups, really, not just in Illinois, but nationwide, that for a variety…… Continue Reading

U.S., India closing in on trade deal

U.S. Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnik says the US and India are finalizing a potential trade agreement that could expand market access for ag producers. During remarks on Monday at the US-India Strategic Partnership Forum, Lutnik says he’s very optimistic. “You should expect a deal between the United States and India in the not-too-distant future.” He…… Continue Reading

Hay harvest making progress in Missouri

The market news manager for the Missouri Department of Agriculture says hay harvest is advancing. But, Tony Hancock tells Brownfield… “The hay looks good. It’s just awful mature.” According to the USDA, 87 percent of pastures are rated good to excellent conditions and the first cutting of alfalfa is 29 percent complete. He says producers…… Continue Reading

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